M.2 to USB Adapter, RIITOP NVMe to USB 3.1 Reader Card Compatible with Both NVMe (PCI-e) M Key SSD & (B+M Key SATA Based) NGFF SSD

This worked perfectly to upgrade my M.2 operating system disk in my HP desktop gaming PC. I used Aomei Backupper to copy Windows 10 (at that time) to a new larger 1TB M.2 disk plugged into this adapter then I swapped the M.2 disks on the motherboard and booted the new disk. It was too easy.

It works well - Beside allowing manipulation of SSD for new system drive or recovery of data.

It doesn't come with instructions, and you wouldn't think it needs any. But the screw to hold the SSD in place is very strange. It has a screw hole on top that fits a standard M.2 screw, but there is no screw there. So, you will probably think the screw is missing. Indeed, you can just get an M.2 screw and screw it into the hole and it will work fine. That's what I did because I didn't know how it works. But, actually, what you are supposed to do is, unscrew it from the bottom, side the M.2 drive into the slot on the top part of the assembly, the screw it back in from the bottom. Another review has a picture of how it works.Some motherboards now come with toolless M.2 slots. That would be a big improvement to this. But it worked well and I cloned my drive.

I recently purchased this product to address issues with the second SSD slot on my motherboard, which unfortunately was no longer functional. My goal was to upgrade my SSD to 4TB, and this device proved to be a valuable tool for disk cloning. During the transfer process, I realized that I hadn't backed up essential data, leaving me concerned about potential complications. Despite this oversight, the product demonstrated exceptional reliability, and fortunately, the transfer proceeded without any issues.This converter has been a smart investment for upgrading computers with M.2 devices. It facilitated a smooth transfer of SSD content to a larger drive, and its overall performance has been commendable. The ease of use, speed, and reliability make it a practical choice for individuals seeking a hassle-free solution for upgrading and cloning SSDs.

I had to initialize using this and then clone from another M.2. Everything went ok after a number of tries but using the cloning software wouldnt work. The cloning software was for Crucial and it wouldn't recognize the new M.2 as being crucial. I had to buy another cloning software to make it work. Then I find the original computer didnt have an M.2. Everything was built into the motherboard. I ended up returning everything but I kept this tool. I will be needing it again.

Worked like charm when another one failed.

This item must have been a return.The inside package has been opened. The screw driver and the screw and nut are missing.

I was able to transfer files of the drive from a failed laptop. There were no instructions but it was easy to figure out how to install the memory card into the device.